Lions dump Raiders 68-55

Lone Tree earns trip to state

11:35 PM,
Feb. 23, 2013

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Lone Tree roared to an incredible start, scoring the first 12 points of the game and leaving the Dunkerton fans tired of standing and waiting for the first Raider field goal. It didn't come until nearly four minutes had elapsed. By then the Raiders were breathing exhaust fumes.

The Lions' quicksilver tempo and boundless energy overwhelmed the Raiders and led to a 68-55 victory at Solon High School in a Class 2A boys basketball substate final. Lone Tree (25-1) will play Boyden-Hull at 2 p.m. March 4 at the state tournament in Des Moines. It will be Lone Tree's sixth appearance at state and first ...